Subsurface Drip Irrigation

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Many areas of the country have experienced the worst drought conditions they’ve seen in more than half a century. Though a serious issue to most farmers, it is not necessarily the crop killer you might think it is. At TRICKL-EEZ Company we have a solution that is growing more popular every year because it is proving itself to be very valuable. It is Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI), and TRICKL-EEZ Company is, once again, a leader in the field.

Why SDI? Here are a couple of reasons SDI is proving its value:

Apply fertilizer through your system as well as water, directly to the roots

Virtually eliminates evaporation, water is applied below the surface

Increased yields compared to sprinkler or gravity irrigation

Automatic systems make for simple and convenient operation

Efficient water distribution compared to sprinkler or gravity systems

Lower energy requirements for SDI.

How does SDI stack up compared to other types of systems? Flood irrigation is about 40% efficient. Center Pivots are 60% to 70% efficient. SDI systems are often over 90% efficient! That translates into more efficient application, and cost savings, of fertilizers as well as water.